A5040679875- Wave and Wind Energy Systems
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Fluid Dynamics Simulations and Interactions
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows
- Radioactive contamination and transfer
- Radioactive element chemistry and processing
- Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing
- Arabic Language Education Studies
- Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
- Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis
- Ship Hydrodynamics and Maneuverability
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems
- Tribology and Lubrication Engineering
- Computer Graphics and Visualization Techniques
- Structural Response to Dynamic Loads
- Historical Geopolitical and Social Dynamics
- Global Energy Security and Policy
- Turbomachinery Performance and Optimization
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Heat Transfer Mechanisms
Cardiff University
2023-2024
Aalborg University
2014-2020
With the deployment of TetraSpar demonstrator, a significant cost-reduction is realized in field offshore floating wind turbines. The turbine foundation brings milestone that emphasizes on modular and fully industrialized consists main components already widely available current energy supply chain. In an effort to provide open approach development concept, this paper aims at giving description design order enable educated discussion different philosophies their influence material usage...
The catenary mooring system is a well recognized station keeping method. However, there could be economical and environmental benefits of reducing the footprint. In last decades, more focus has been given to synthetic lines different layouts optimize levelized cost energy (LCOE) for offshore renevable converters such as wave converters. Therefore, this work presents parametric study two important parameters, namely line angle pretension, taut configuration focusing on dynamic response when...
Abstract As part of the process deploying new floating offshore wind turbines, scale model testing is carried out to de-risk and verify design novel foundation concepts. This paper describes a 1:43 Froude-scaled TetraSpar Demo turbine prototype that shall be installed at Metcentre test facility, Norway. The concept consists floater tetrahedral structure comprising braces connected together through pinned connections, triangular keel suspended below by six suspension lines. A description...
New floating wind turbine designs are needed to reduce production costs and increase mass feasibility. The TetraSpar achieves these goals by being constructed using components highly suitable for standardization industrialization. design makes use of a suspended submerged counter weight obtain low center gravity the system, while also allowing draft during transport installation. This novel concept requires multibody modeling approach perform dynamic load response analysis, as stiffness...
The rising demand for renewable energy solutions is forcing the established industries to expand and continue evolving. For wind sector, vast resources in deep sea locations have encouraged research towards installation of turbines deeper waters. One most promising technologies able solve this challenge floating turbine foundation. ultimate limit state, where higher order wave loads a significant influence, design tool that couples non-linear excitations with structural dynamics required. To...
As offshore wind turbines move towards deeper and more distant sites, the concept of floating foundations is a potential technically economically attractive alternative to traditional fixed foundations. Unlike well-studied monopile, geometry foundation complex and, thereby, increases difficulty in wave force determination due limitations commonly used simplified methods. This paper deals with physical model test hydrodynamic excitation surge on three-columned structure intended as for...
The potential of offshore wind is enormous. It could meet Europes electric energy demand seven times over, and the United States four over. However, much at water depths that can only be served by floating systems. In order to truly enable wind, cost needs reach level fixed-bottom wind. At present time, a number suppliers are offering foundations, but levels prohibitive for large-scale application. root cause high existing designs have emerged from oil gas sector; they manufactured using...
The design of large diameter monopiles (8–10 m) at intermediate to deep waters is largely driven by the fatigue limit state and mainly due wave loads. scope present paper assess mitigation loads on a monopile perforation shell. consists elliptical holes in vicinity splash zone. Wave are estimated for both regular irregular waves through physical model tests flume. test matrix includes with Keulegan–Carpenter ( K C ) numbers range 0.25 10 covers ultimate states. Load reductions order 6%–20%...